destroyer
/dəˈstɹɔɪ.ɚ/noun
Elementary
1
That which destroys something.
2
A small, fast warship with light gun armament, smaller than a cruiser, but bigger than a frigate.
3
A larger warship with guided missile armament, usually intended for air defence or anti-ship roles. Often, but not always, larger than a frigate and smaller than a cruiser.
4
A starship of comparable role.
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